Rattle from rear seats???

savgeax · 10-12-2013, 09:45 AM

As the weather now gets colder, it means that I am now experiencing a rattle due to the cold car in the morning.

I thought it might have been coming from the seats and last year I put some soft Velcro around where the rear seats clip into place. This has done nothing.

Its a vibration rattle that comes when it cold and on bumpy surfaces. Doesn't sound plastic but more a metal rattle. Any ideas???

Thanks!

Mastermixlee · 10-12-2013, 09:50 AM

Found one on mine recently which was the little slider conpartment in between the seats (e92). Removed and silicone greased rails which it slides on. Completely silent now.

savgeax · 10-12-2013, 10:02 AM

Interesting.....will take a look at that. Thanks!

davyk31 · 10-12-2013, 12:47 PM

How do you remove the slider compartment?

Phil325i · 10-12-2013, 09:37 PM

Had a similar rattle, turned out to be the unit inside the high level brake light on the rear screen had worked loose...

savgeax · 10-13-2013, 05:22 AM

Great

I'll be taking apart the entire rear of the car at this rate. Does that involving removing the roof lining?

Phil325i · 10-13-2013, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by savgeax

Does that involving removing the roof lining?

No. Just gently prise off the cover and you have full access to the light unit.

Mastermixlee · 10-13-2013, 07:03 AM

@davyk31 you open the slider and grip your fingers underneath the front lip and pull upwards and then it pulls up and away from the back seats.

ukbeemerboy · 10-13-2013, 08:12 AM

It could also be the plastic trim that runs around the base of the back window where the rear parcel shelf runs to... Mine makes a creaking sound depending on the temperature.

nicktyler · 10-14-2013, 03:47 AM

I have a rattle/humming when accelerrating softly from low speed. It only happens when the seats are up so like you though it must be where they clip in. These cars do seem to be pretty bad for rattles to be honest.

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savgeax Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 840i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Rattle from rear seats??? As the weather now gets colder, it means that I am now experiencing a rattle due to the cold car in the morning. I thought it might have been coming from the seats and last year I put some soft Velcro around where the rear seats clip into place. This has done nothing. Its a vibration rattle that comes when it cold and on bumpy surfaces. Doesn't sound plastic but more a metal rattle. Any ideas??? Thanks! __________________ NOW: BMW 840i Coupe PREVIOUSLY: 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, BMW F30 330D M Sport, F10 520d M Sport, E92 325D M Sport, E60 520d M Sport.
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Mastermixlee Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: May 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Found one on mine recently which was the little slider conpartment in between the seats (e92). Removed and silicone greased rails which it slides on. Completely silent now.
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savgeax Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 840i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Interesting.....will take a look at that. Thanks! __________________ NOW: BMW 840i Coupe PREVIOUSLY: 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, BMW F30 330D M Sport, F10 520d M Sport, E92 325D M Sport, E60 520d M Sport.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Had a similar rattle, turned out to be the unit inside the high level brake light on the rear screen had worked loose... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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10-13-2013, 05:22 AM	#6
savgeax Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 840i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Great I'll be taking apart the entire rear of the car at this rate. Does that involving removing the roof lining? __________________ NOW: BMW 840i Coupe PREVIOUSLY: 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, BMW F30 330D M Sport, F10 520d M Sport, E92 325D M Sport, E60 520d M Sport.
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Mastermixlee Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: May 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	@davyk31 you open the slider and grip your fingers underneath the front lip and pull upwards and then it pulls up and away from the back seats.
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ukbeemerboy Beemer Heaven 459 Rep 2,943 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerset UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F82 M4 Comp [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2014 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2002 BMW E46 325i S ... [0.00]	It could also be the plastic trim that runs around the base of the back window where the rear parcel shelf runs to... Mine makes a creaking sound depending on the temperature. __________________ Scott 2018 BMW M4 Competition 2019 Mini Countryman Cooper S : 2018 Mini Cooper S
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nicktyler Major 33 Rep 1,271 Posts Drives: 335i (sadly gone) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335i [0.00]	I have a rattle/humming when accelerrating softly from low speed. It only happens when the seats are up so like you though it must be where they clip in. These cars do seem to be pretty bad for rattles to be honest.
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